Asahara Yakata

History

Asahara-yakata was the fortified residence of the Asahara Clan. The Asahara Clan was descended from the Seiwa-Minamoto Clan, and related to the Kai-Takeda Clan via the Nako Clan. It may also be related to the Shinano-Ogasawara Clan and the Gomi Clan.

Visit Notes

Nought but a stone memorial tablet remains of this fortified manor hall, Asahara-yakata.

Gallery

Monument Stele

Castle Profile
English Name	Asahara Yakata
Japanese Name	浅原館
Founder	Asahara Clan
Year Founded	Medieval Era
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Notogawa Station on the Biwako Line; 27 minute walk
Visitor Information	24/7 free; park
Time Required	10 minutes
Location	Higashi-Ōmi, Shiga Prefecture
Coordinates	35° 11' 34.73" N, 136° 9' 41.29" E
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2022
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
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